The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Maintain sanitation in making acid/heat-coagulated cheese
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All surfaces are kept clean and sanitised, except for curing boards Completed |
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Stringent personal hygiene and quarantine procedures are applied Completed |
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Multi-phase cleaning systems are applied to ensure sanitised surfaces and equipment Completed |
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Food safety related information is recorded, as required, including milk counts and cheese bacterial counts Completed |
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Implement procedures to prepare whey, milk/whey blends or cream for artisan acid/heat-coagulated cheese making
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Raw milk or cream is sampled and composition and counts are measured/ analysed Completed |
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Clarification and standardisation procedures are carried out for raw milk or cream Completed |
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Fresh whey is heated to prevent further acidification if required Completed |
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Raw milk or cream area is maintained separate from other operational areas Completed |
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Promote coagulation of both curds and whey
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The temperature of dairy liquid is raised to that required Completed |
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The hot liquid is acidified to coagulate both casein and whey proteins Completed |
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The curd is held in the curd/whey mixture after coagulation Completed |
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A log of pH and temperature is maintained to monitor yield Completed |
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Draining is carried out Completed |
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Manage cooking and packaging procedures for acid/heat-coagulated cheeses
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The cooking schedule is planned to ensure optimal coagulation of proteins Completed |
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Draining procedures are developed to ensure cheese is at required consistency Completed |
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Salting treatments are applied to ensure salt profile effects are minimised in the finished product Completed |
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Cheeses are cooled before packing, if required Completed |
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Aseptic conditions are maintained during cooling to minimise contamination with microbial contaminants Completed |
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Packaging appropriate for acid/heat-coagulated cooked cheeses is applied Completed |
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The product is labelled with complete and accurate information as specified by legislation Completed |
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Monitor and adjust process control to produce cheese with consistent taste and quality
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The process objectives of acid/heat-coagulated cooked cheese making are established Completed |
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Texture of the cheese is controlled by regulating pH and fat Completed |
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Cheese flavour is controlled through choice of ingredients (whey, milk, cream, acidulant and salt) Completed |
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Yield is optimised through establishing process control parameters Completed |
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Carry out sensory analysis and grading of acid/heat-coagulated cheeses
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The characteristic flavours and flavour defects in cheese are identified Completed |
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Different textures of cheeses are recognised Completed |
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Cheese is assessed for evenness of colour and finish Completed |
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Organoleptic properties of acid/heat-coagulated cooked cheese are analysed to identify possible changes to process controls Completed |
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Meet workplace requirements for food safety, quality and environmental management
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Food safety related information is recorded Completed |
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Records of cheese manufacture are maintained Completed |
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Health and safety and environmental protection procedures are developed through a risk management approach Completed |
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Waste is disposed of and environmental impacts of the cheese making operation are reviewed Completed |
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